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Hydraulic Pump







Hydraulic Pump

The hydraulic system is under pressure, which can cause serious personal injury.

The hydraulic pressure within the system must be released before starting any work on the convertible top system.

Removing






- Close the convertible top all the way.

- Turn off the ignition and press the convertible top operation switch (E137) - 1 - for approximately 5 seconds.

The pressure in the hydraulic system will come down.

- Follow cleanliness rules. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Remove the left luggage compartment side trim..






- Disconnect the connectors - 2, 3, 5 - from the bracket.

- Remove the nut - 1 - and bolt - 6 - and then remove the bracket - 4 -.

- Remove the hydraulic pump and the adhesive strips - 3, 4 -.






- Remove the upper section of the noise insulation - 2 -.

- Remove the hydraulic pump from the lower section of the noise insulation - 1 -.

- If the reservoir and hydraulic pump are being replaced:

Removing the hydraulic line, refer to => [ Hydraulic Line On Valve Block ] Hydraulic Line On Valve Block.

Installation

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Hydraulic Pump, Tightening Specification ] Motor Overview and Hydraulic Pump Fluid Reservoir.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Install the hydraulic line, refer to => [ Hydraulic Line On Valve Block ] Hydraulic Line On Valve Block.

- Hydraulic system, filling and bleeding, refer to => [ Hydraulic System, Filling and Bleeding ] Hydraulic System, Filling and Bleeding.

- Install the left luggage compartment trim panel..